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Geolocation: 29° 10' 7.6364", 92° 31' 41.3242"
Predominent Land Use Descriptors agricultural- cropland and pasture
Important Uses of Water Agriculture or Irrigation, Fisheries - wild, Hydropower Generation

Summary

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Issues and Stakeholders

China’s Zangmu Dam, which has eroded trust between China and India related to future hydropower development and dispute resolution. How will China, India, Bangladesh, and other basin stakeholders resolve future disputes related to hydropower?

NSPD: Water Quantity, Water Quality, Ecosystems, Governance, Assets
Stakeholder Types: Federated state/territorial/provincial government, Sovereign state/national/federal government, Local Government, Community or organized citizens

Hydropower development is a priority for China and India for both poverty eradication and national electricity needs. However, environmental as well as equity concerns are relevant to both countries.


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